What is the minimum age to join?

Guests must be 19 or older to participate in this tour.

Where does pickup happen?

The Bubble Bus picks up and drops off anywhere within Penticton; pickups begin at 10:30am and you’ll get a confirmed time before the tour.

How many wineries are visited and what’s included?

Expect three curated winery visits focused on sparkling wine; transportation and guided tastings are included.

Most departures do not include food—bring snacks or reserve a winery pairing or lunch separately if desired.

Is there a minimum group size or cancellation policy?

Tours require a minimum of two guests to operate; if the minimum isn’t met, the operator will contact you to reschedule or refund. Full balance is due at booking.

Can the tour be adapted for mobility needs?

Accessibility varies by winery; contact the operator in advance to discuss specific mobility needs and pick-up logistics.

Bubbles and Lake Views: Naramata Bench Sparkling Wine Tour from Penticton | Wine | Winery

On the sun-steeped slope above Lake Okanagan lies the Naramata Bench, a narrow band of vineyards and tasting rooms that define this sparkling-focused day tour. The Naramata Bench Tour, run by Bubbles Don't Count as part of Okanagan Sparkling Wine Tours, spends 5.5 hours moving small groups across west-facing benches, stopping at terraces and cellars where premium méthode traditionnelle and pet-nat are poured alongside postcard lake views. We pick you up and drop you off anywhere within Penticton, and the Bubble Bus begins Penticton pick-ups at 10:30am; expect a confirmed pickup time before your tour.

This outing is built around place: glacially-sculpted benches and well-drained soils that encourage bright acidity in grapes, vines that march across slopes lined with scrub oak and orchard trees, and a skyline dominated by intermittent bluffs and Lake Okanagan’s deep blue. Key features include elevated vineyard terraces, tasting-room patios that frame the lake, and cellar spaces where sparkling wine undergoes secondary fermentation and disgorgement. It’s an intimate, bubbles-first experience ideal for sparkling-curious guests and wine lovers alike; tours are designed for small groups—ideal for four, maximum six—and require guests be 19+.

Expect three focused winery visits chosen for their sparkling programs: producers ranging from traditional, bottle-fermented cuvées to experimental pet-nats and méthode ancestrale. Each stop emphasizes technique and terroir: soil textures, ridge exposures, and microclimates that coax acidity and minerality into the finished wine. Hosts will guide you through tasting notes, production details, and pairing ideas while you enjoy lake-facing panoramas.

Practical notes matter: full balance is due at booking, tours require a minimum of two guests to operate, and operators will substitute wineries if a property is closed for private events. Bring layered clothing for wind off the lake and comfortable shoes for short walks around vineyards. The tour is accessible from Penticton, making it a perfect half-day escape from the town’s cafes and beaches.

Why this tour stands out: it isolates sparkling wine—often a footnote on mixed wine tours—and gives those bottles center stage. By concentrating on bubbles in a small-group format and delivering lakeside vineyard scenery, the Naramata Bench Tour creates a deliberately joyful, educational way to experience a defining facet of the Okanagan valley. Along the way your guide will outline winemaking steps unique to sparkling production—tirage, lees aging, riddling—so even novice drinkers leave with concrete tasting vocabulary. Small bites are not included on most departures, so plan a light lunch or reserve a winery food pairing if available. Because groups max at six, conversation stays personal and questions are welcome; the pace balances walking around plots with relaxed tasting time. Book early in summer and harvest-adjacent fall weekends, when demand peaks and cellar doors may fill quickly. Reserve spots early.

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